Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Flights from JNB to DAR start from 09:40 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The last service of the day is at 22:00 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your JNB to DAR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport available through various airlines, getting to Dar Es Salaam (and then other corners of Tanzania) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Airlink is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Airlink is the most punctual carrier operating JNB to DAR flights. An impressive 98.55% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JNB and DAR:
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Zanzibar Airport
Blantyre Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight is R 3,407. A return ticket is currently R 6,202. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from JNB to DAR by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to DAR.
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Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
When it comes to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near JNB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Reserve a hotel near DAR if you're on a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental to explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Dar Es Salaam Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
From Dar Es Salaam Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dar Es Salaam in March.
When reserving your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to DAR in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Tanzania waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a trip to Zanzibar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.
Arusha is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without experiencing Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.


